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    Stuff-sack ridgeline organizer

    Thanks to RedO'Leary's inspiration, I was planning a DIY ridgeline organizer. I liked his design from this thread:
    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...line+organizer

    But I wanted something a bit different.

    So I cobbled this together:


    The mesh pocket took forever to make. It was a lot of work to sew the grosgrain to the mesh. It works, but it's not exactly what I want... (I'll PIF this one soon)

    So, collaborating with Awestberry we began working on the next one... He chose black. I think it turned out great.

    2 pockets on each side, overall size roughly 12"x7" (flattened) (Yes, it was supposed to be bigger, but I didn't give myself enough seam allowance...)

    The side pockets are one fully hemmed piece of material per side, with a dividing stitch up the middle. The dividing stitch is bartacked at the top for strength.




    What makes this one unique is the ridgeline connection: It's a flap that runs the length of the sack, and secures with velcro. Other organizers can collapse inward from the weight of the stuff they carry. By moving to a single-full length connection, we improve that and eliminate clips or extra loops that could get snagged.



    Thoughts? Improvements?

    I was thinking about making a bunch of these and passing them along.. My daughter is taking a trip to Australia in July. This might be a good father-daughter activity that might make her some spending money...

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    looks good. I have terrible luck with Velcro and gave up on it.

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    that thing is sharp and pretty much exactly my sort of kit.

    If you start making these count me in for a couple of them.
    ...in it for pics.

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    I made mine out of no-see-um mesh so I could see what's inside each pocket.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Running Feather View Post
    I made mine out of no-see-um mesh so I could see what's inside each pocket.
    Great idea!
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    That looks great. Very nicely done. I appreciate the tip 'o the hat for the inspiration as well.
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    Nice work John!

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    re: no-see-um mesh: I agree that noseeum or any mesh would make great pockets. The problem I have with that is the work involved seems to be excessive. (I edged my first project's mesh pocket with grosgrain. It was a pain in the buttocks.)

    Any pics, RunningFeather? (How's that DutchRidgeline biner?)

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    Not easy to see, but there are three pockets on one side and one big one on the other. It simply saddles the ridge-line.

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    Also pictured is a paracord belt I just finished - 100' - lotta work but cool

    The ridge-line biner is on my rig outside right now
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    Cool organizers....like the paracord belt too, was thinking of making one out of amsteel
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